In one of the cases, a former sports reporter for the LA Times won a $7.1 million jury verdict after alleging he was forced out of his job because ofRead MoreTwo Ex-Reporters’ Million Dollar Age Discrimination Cases Made Headlines in LA this Week
California’s Most Notable False Claims Act Whistleblower Cases of 2015
In 2015, California accounted for approximately 25% of all healthcare related False Claim Act (FCA) cases. From the ones unsealed, the average settlement amount recorded is approximately $6 million perRead MoreCalifornia’s Most Notable False Claims Act Whistleblower Cases of 2015
Recent False Claims Act Lawsuits against Pharmaceutical and Wireless Companies Indicate Government’s Push to Reward Whistleblowers and Punish Corporations
The first False Claims Act (FCA) case from last week involved a large pharmaceutical company by the name of Warner Chilcott paying $23,000,000 dollars to settle claims that it defraudedRead MoreRecent False Claims Act Lawsuits against Pharmaceutical and Wireless Companies Indicate Government’s Push to Reward Whistleblowers and Punish Corporations
FAA Whistleblower Protection Program
Whistleblowers are an important part of our society. Today we will discuss a whistleblower protection program jointly operated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Occupational Safety and HealthRead MoreFAA Whistleblower Protection Program
Former USC Coach Sues for $30 Million Under Alcoholism-Related Disability Discrimination
An interesting recent lawsuit shows the complex world of disability discrimination and the requirements of employers to engage in the interactive process. The lawsuit was brought by USC’s former headRead MoreFormer USC Coach Sues for $30 Million Under Alcoholism-Related Disability Discrimination
Airline Employee Rights
Let’s say you work for an airline carrier. What are your employee rights if you have an issue related to your employment with the airline? The answer depends on (1)Read MoreAirline Employee Rights
California’s Equal Pay Act Put to the Test, and Sexual Discrimination Against Bikram’s Choudhury
This past week we saw several cases of employers who not only discriminated against their employees but also retaliated against them after the employees complained. Classic cases with a newRead MoreCalifornia’s Equal Pay Act Put to the Test, and Sexual Discrimination Against Bikram’s Choudhury
Wrongful Termination Damages
Calculating lost wages as a result of wrongful termination, many times a retaliatory act based on our whistle blower client having objected to an illegal activity, is a three stepRead MoreWrongful Termination Damages